Head coach of the Black Stars, Charles Akonnor has advised midfielder Thomas Partey to stay at Atletico Madrid and snub Arsenal.
Partey is Arsenal’s number one target this summer. The Gunners have already had two bids rejected by the Spanish club but they are not giving up.
And for Akonnor, Partey should not move to the Premier League club because they are currently not at the top level compared to Atletico.
“Honestly, I wouldn’t want him to move to Arsenal because, with Atletico, he will always play Champions League football. His position is guaranteed and he will always play,” Akonnor said in an interview with Starr FM.
“With Arsenal, I’m not too sure,” Akonnor said before remarking, “Arsenal fans will kill me [for saying he should not join the gunners].”
“I hope that and I’m sure money issues will come in, but I hope that whatever he asks for, Atletico will be able to pay,” he concluded.
